University of North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A wrestler who competes for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been suspended from the team after being charged for seriously injuring another student during an altercation, an arrest warrant shows. The warrant shows 23-year-old Jace A. Palmer punched the victim and significantly damaged two of his teeth on Monday. He was arrested … [Read more...] about UNC wrestler suspended from team after charged with assault for punching another student, officials say

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina men's basketball may have lost the majority of their starters from last year, but one familiar face is back for one final ride this 2024-2025 season. RJ Davis and the Tar Heels (0-0) open the regular season against Elon (0-0) Monday night at the Smith Center. Tip off in Chapel Hill is scheduled for 9 p.m. No. 7 Duke … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 9 UNC hosts Elon in season opener for men’s basketball

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis scored 24 points and keyed No. 9 North Carolina's 11-0 run after falling behind in the second half in a 90-76 victory over Elon on Monday night in the teams' season opener. Elliot Cadeau added 15 points and Seth Trimble had 12 points for the Tar Heels, who shot only 41.2% from the field. Jae'Lyn Withers had 10 points and 10 rebounds. TJ … [Read more...] about Davis helps rally No. 9 North Carolina past Elon

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Alyssa Ustby had 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists, Lexi Donarski added 14 points, and No. 15 North Carolina beat Charleston Southern 83-53 on Monday to begin the season. UNC has won 12 straight games against Charleston Southern and seven consecutive season openers. The Tar Heels open the season ranked for the third consecutive year. UNC … [Read more...] about No. 15 North Carolina women beat Charleston Southern to begin season

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – One of the best high school players in North Carolina is keeping his talents in the Tar Heel State for his college basketball career. Davidson Day School standout Isaiah Denis pledged his commitment to North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis and his program in front of a packed gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. During a ceremony at his high … [Read more...] about Top NC basketball recruit Isaiah Denis commits to UNC over Ohio State, Tennessee, among others